Why Is It Considered Important for a Constitutional Democracy to Protect

Multiple Choice

Why is it considered important for a constitutional democracy to protect the rights of minority groups?

A) Without protections, majority groups such as large states would trample over smaller states' needs, creating an unjust government.
B) Without protections, minority groups would leave the nation, causing serious damage to the economic system.
C) Minority groups do not need protection in a democracy because they will be absorbed into larger groups and become a majority group.
D) Protecting minority rights degrades the voice of majority groups and should not be protected any differently than those of the majority .
E) Protecting minority groups is essential to maintaining a fair and legitimate government through the impartial rule of law .